Global Innovations in Retail ‘26 | State of the Nation 33

Join 5 of Australia's most influential, forward-thinking retail leaders at RDG's Global Innovations in Retail '26 Leadership Breakfast event

Get your tickets to RDG's upcoming CEO Community Leadership Breakfast event in Sydney, Feb '26.

About Global Innovations in Retail 2026

Bringing together strategic minds and pioneers from Australia’s retail landscape, the event will explore the emerging innovations, consumer behaviours, and technologies shaping the future of retail both locally and globally.

Featured Speakers

The exclusive breakfast will feature keynote insights and discussions from four high-profile industry leaders:

• Michael Schneider - MD, Bunnings Group Limited
• Jere Calmes - CEO, THE ICONIC
• Nicole Sheffield - MD, Wesfarmers OneDigital & President, ARA
• Angus McDonald - COO, Nick Scali Limited

This annual CEO event provides a unique platform for leaders to share perspectives, challenge assumptions, and collaborate on driving customer-centric transformation across the sector.

The event will be hosted by Brian Walker, recognised as Australia’s pre-eminent retail strategist and founder of Retail Doctor Group. With over 30 years’ experience building, advising, and transforming retail businesses both locally and internationally, Brian is a sought-after advisor and commentator known for his expertise in consumer insight, retail strategy, and business transformation.

Topics to be Discussed

Discussion will focus on the the drivers reshaping performance across 2026:

• insight-led agility
• organisational fitness
• customer-centred innovation
• future retail trends

and the retail leadership required to compete in an increasingly global marketplace.

👉 A light breakfast and barista coffee will be served on the morning.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping the future of retail.

Attendance Structure

• Retail leaders, founders, and senior management teams: Complimentary attendance and breakfast.

• Vendors, service providers, solution partners: $75 ticket contribution - only 35 seats available.

• Journalists and reporters: Complimentary attendance and breakfast - only 10 seats available.

​​​​​👉 All partner-ticket revenue will be directed as a donation to our nominated charity, FightMND.

Save the Date

📆 Friday, 27 February 2026

🕥 07:30 - 10:00 AM AEDT

📍 Meers Hall, Naala Badu Building, Art Gallery of NSW

Get your tickets now to avoid disappointment. See you there!